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Menlo Park, CA Area Guide

San Francisco Bay area city mixes high-tech opportunities with small town appeal.

Coastal Nature Artistic High-Tech Family-friendly

Located in Silicon Valley, Menlo Park combines residential comfort with technological innovation. As home to Meta's headquarters and numerous venture capital firms along Sand Hill Road, the city maintains its community atmosphere with established neighborhoods and a downtown district along Santa Cruz Avenue. Housing includes both traditional homes and apartment communities, with current rental data showing one-bedroom apartments averaging $3,411 monthly and two-bedroom units at $4,626.

Menlo Park offers abundant outdoor spaces, including the 160-acre Bedwell Bayfront Park with bay views and walking trails. Downtown features independent shops and eateries, while the farmers' market operates at the historic Menlo Park train station, which holds the distinction of being California's oldest operating rail station. The proximity to Stanford University enhances educational opportunities, and commuters benefit from Caltrain service and highway access to both San Francisco and San Jose. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and the city hosts regular community events throughout the year. The area's rich history includes serving as the site of Camp Fremont during World War I, when military engineers established the city's initial utility infrastructure.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Menlo Park, CA is $3,031 for a studio, $3,459 for one bedroom, $4,754 for two bedrooms, and $6,557 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Menlo Park has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,459/month
679 Sq Ft
House
$11,537/month
2,223 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Menlo Park, CA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

72 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

37 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Very Bikeable

84 / 100

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Oak Knoll Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

La Entrada Middle

Public

Grades K-8

Garfield Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Belle Haven Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Willow Oaks Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

416 Students

La Entrada Middle

Public

Grades K-8

Hillview Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Garfield Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Willow Oaks Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

416 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.